Take your students on an innovative educational adventure!
Explore our state-of-the-art campus and share the unlimited opportunities for academic success with your students. Customize your experience to fit your students’ needs. We’re happy to take you through our nationally recognized campus or focus on a particular career field. Unless otherwise noted, tour groups may not exceed 40 students, and one adult chaperone is required for every 15 students.
Career Pathways Group Campus Tour
Select Program-Specific Group Tour(s)
Participate in a hands-on educational opportunity and experience while touring our beautiful campus. Enjoy a tasty lunch made fresh to order in the JCCC Food Court.*
*Please make your arrangements in advance through the Concierge and Dining Services. Your school is financially responsible.
Plan a field trip
Program specific field trips are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We are unfortunately unable to accommodate any modifications to the date, time or max number of students specified under each opportunity.
Please contact the Early College office at [email protected] with any questions or to reserve one of the field trip opportunities listed below.
Additional general campus tour options can be found on the Schedule a Campus Visit web page.
Program-Specific Group Tours
Astronomy
Middle and High School Students | Maximum of 24 Students
Explore the fascinating world of astronomy with a tour of the Astronomy and Physics labs. Look through telescopes (if weather permits) and engage in an out-of-this-world activity with faculty.
Timeframe: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. + Optional Lunch On-Campus from 11-11:45 a.m.
Dates:
- Friday, October 16
- Friday, December 4
Career Development
Middle and High School Students | Maximum of 40 Students
It’s a big world full of opportunity. Choosing a college degree and future career can be stressful. Career Development Center staff will lead your group in a fun, hands-on activity to help students identify their strengths and learn how they might translate into a college degree and career path.
Timeframe: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. + Optional Lunch On-Campus from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, November 19
Creative Media
Middle and High School Students | Maximum of 30 Students
Students will step into the world of creative media with an immersive field trip that connects design, production and storytelling. They’ll tour a professional print shop to see how ideas come to life on paper, participate in a hands-on graphic design activity to develop their own creative concepts, and go behind the scenes of a video production studio to learn how visual stories are crafted for the screen. This experience shows the full journey of how messages are designed, produced and shared across different media.
Timeframe: 9:30 - 11:40 a.m. + Optional Lunch On-Campus from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, October 23
Drafting + Engineering
Middle and High School Students | Maximum of 24 Students
Join our Computer-aided Drafting and Design Technology faculty to learn how drafting combines engineering skills with effective visual communication to bring ideas to life. Students will have an opportunity to explore the CADD lab and hear from our knowledgeable faculty about what drafting is and learn what lucrative career opportunities are available to graduates of this program. This field trip opportunity includes a fun hands-on design challenge that demonstrates how STEAM and communication intersect in a practical, career-focused environment – and it may even inspire a future in design and engineering!
Timeframe: 1:00 – 2:00pm + Optional Tour of CTE programs (11:00-12:00pm, and optional Lunch On-Campus from 12:00 – 1:00pm)
Dates:
- Tuesday, October 6
- Tuesday, November 10
Fashion Design + Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Middle and High School Students | Maximum of 20 Students
Students will visit Johnson County Community College’s Historical Fashion Collection, a remarkable archive of garments and accessories spanning decades. Through guided observation, students will investigate garment construction, materials, craftsmanship, and the evolution of design trends while gaining a deeper understanding of fashion history. The experience also includes a tour of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art’s renowned art collection and a hands-on activity led by the Nerman Museum staff, allowing students to draw inspiration from both collections as they create their own artwork and explore connections between fashion, design, and visual arts through an engaging, interactive learning experience.
Timeframe: 10 a.m.-Noon + Optional Lunch On-Campus from Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, December 2
Interior Design
Middle and High School Students | Maximum of 24 Students
Have you ever wondered how the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play are designed? In this field trip, students will explore the exciting world of interior design through an interactive visit to JCCC's Interior Design Department, where they will learn how designers create spaces that are both functional and visually appealing. Guided by faculty, participants will discover the design process from concept to completion, exploring topics such as space planning, color theory, textiles, materials, sustainability, accessibility, and digital design tools used by industry professionals. Through a hands-on design challenge, students will apply principles of interior design to develop creative solutions for a real-world space, gaining insight into how designers shape the environments where people live, work, learn, and play.
Timeframe: 9:00 – 11:00am
Date: Friday, September 25
Sustainability + Open Petal Farm
Middle and High School Students | Maximum of 50 Students
JCCC is home to a 3-acre farm which provides hands-on learning experiences for our Sustainable Agriculture students. Tours of Open Petal Farm include the growing fields, a moveable high tunnel, a solar storage shed, a CoolBot® refrigerated trailer and numerous other projects. Tour groups can also learn about JCCC’s sustainability efforts including campus recycling, energy conservation and composting.
Timeframe: 10 a.m.-Noon + Optional Lunch On-Campus from Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Personal Finance
Middle and High School Students | Maximum of 30 Students
In this interactive session, students will explore the basics of personal finance and learn how to make smart money decisions early. Through a hands-on activity, students will make choices about income, monthly expenses, savings, and unexpected costs—experiencing firsthand how everyday decisions impact their financial future. They’ll practice creating a simple budget, understand the difference between needs and wants, and discover how saving even small amounts can add up over time. We’ll also take a realistic look at college costs—including tuition, housing, and books—and talk about ways families plan ahead, such as scholarships, savings, and financial aid. By the end, students will feel more confident and prepared to manage money wisely now and in the years ahead.
Timeframe: 10:00 – 11:30am + Optional Lunch On-Campus from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, October 27